Still Waters Posted May 30, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Microsoft has confirmed a Start button is returning to the desktop mode's taskbar of its Windows 8 operating system. The lack of the facility - which had been in every previous version since Windows 95 - has been one of the most controversial aspects of the software. However, it will not offer all the functionality previously associated with the feature. Instead it will bring users to the recently-introduced "Metro" interface. http://www.bbc.co.uk...nology-22714048 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Of Shadows Posted May 30, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 30, 2013 and the patching up of the wounded windows starts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcseeker Posted May 30, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) IE11 is looking great as well. Liking the developer tools a lot. Much cleaner and user friendly than chrome or Firefox. Edited May 30, 2013 by Orcseeker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_dreamer Posted June 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2013 A close button would be nice. I'm so used to closing apps when I'm done. Now I have to click on the top left corner of the screen to find the apps that are open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted July 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I ran teh 8.1 preview for a couple of days and it is really nice. They cleaned up a lot of clutter and added some great functions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_dreamer Posted July 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 17, 2013 When will the "official" Windows 8.1 release be done? I heard August 2013 sometime. I've been living with 8.0 for a few months. I'll wait a few days after so any problems will be detected. Don't feel like installing it multiple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted July 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 17, 2013 When will the "official" Windows 8.1 release be done? I heard August 2013 sometime. I've been living with 8.0 for a few months. I'll wait a few days after so any problems will be detected. Don't feel like installing it multiple times. It is release to OEMs in late August and then the public shortly thereafter although some are saying it will go out on August 1 as in 8/1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcseeker Posted July 18, 2013 #8 Share Posted July 18, 2013 So they've delayed the release a little bit. That's a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKO Posted July 18, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I hate Windows 8. Just bought a new laptop with it. I downloaded Start8 to bring the start button back and boot straight to desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted July 18, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I hate Windows 8. Just bought a new laptop with it. I downloaded Start8 to bring the start button back and boot straight to desktop. Other than that little issue, it is a great OS though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKO Posted July 18, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Other than that little issue, it is a great OS though. Pretty much. I don't like how it's so focused on the new apps also, which can easily be worked around I must add. But yes it does have a lot of good features, especially upgrading from Vista. I think I would have gone with Windows 7 if I had the choice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaise Posted July 18, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 18, 2013 im still running XP SP3 on my main rig .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPAW Posted July 18, 2013 #13 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Windows 8 sucks. I'm looking to buy a new computer, if I do, I'll have 8 removed and XP put in. I hate 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted July 18, 2013 #14 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Windows 8 sucks. I'm looking to buy a new computer, if I do, I'll have 8 removed and XP put in. I hate 8 At least go to 7, XP is pretty much finished and will be unsupported as of next year. No patches, no drivers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendy Demon Posted July 18, 2013 #15 Share Posted July 18, 2013 im still running XP SP3 on my main rig .... So am I. While it has worked quite well for me I am reluctant to upgrade because Microsoft seems to have been getting a tad to uppity lately. Because I do not use tablets, smart phones and the like, the windows 8 layout doesn't really appeal to me too much. It's nice and I am sure lots of people like it, I guess, just not my thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcseeker Posted July 18, 2013 #16 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Pretty much. I don't like how it's so focused on the new apps also, which can easily be worked around I must add. But yes it does have a lot of good features, especially upgrading from Vista. I think I would have gone with Windows 7 if I had the choice though. You can downgrade to windows 7 for free 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted July 18, 2013 #17 Share Posted July 18, 2013 You can downgrade to windows 7 for free You can use an ISO I would guess if you don't have a windows 7 disk http://lifehacker.com/5974318/downgrade-your-new-windows-8-computer-to-windows-7-for-free 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKO Posted July 19, 2013 #18 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Oh yeah, cheers guys, I'll look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tau Ceti Xeta Posted July 25, 2013 #19 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I hate Windows 8. Just bought a new laptop with it. I downloaded Start8 to bring the start button back and boot straight to desktop. Yes, Start8 makes more sense than any Microsoft solution! It works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoIverine Posted July 25, 2013 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Still can't get used to Windows 8, hopefully everything will be desktop friendly in Windows 9. Edited July 25, 2013 by WoIverine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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